Ottawa

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Registration requirements proposed for Ottawa salons, tattoo parlours

City Hall

That new hairstyle, perfect manicure or lower back tattoo may be coming with more than style risks and Ottawa Public Health is looking for a

Immigrant entrepreneurs honoured at TiECon Canada in Ottawa

Ottawa

City officials recently paid tribute to the community impact and contributions of four local businesspeople with roots outside of Canada. TAG HR’s Seema Aurora, the

Ottawa firm’s vote-forecasting system trumps competition

Ottawa

After tracking U.S. election trends using patented artificial intelligence software, Ottawa company is ready to make its call on Donald vs. Hillary With one of

Are you open to talent?

OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa, Sponsored

By Kelly Mertl, Director of Community Initiatives, United Way Ottawa Employees with disabilities offer a large untapped talent pool for employers. In the context of

Ottawa-Gatineau adds 3,900 jobs in October

Ottawa

Employers in the National Capital Region collectively went on a hiring binge in October, adding 3,900 employees to their payrolls, Statistics Canada reported Friday. That’s

Dreams of NHL game on Parliament Hill melt as feds cite logistical concerns

Sports and Entertainment

The federal government has ruled out the possibility of an NHL game on Parliament Hill to close out next year’s celebrations marking Canada’s 150th anniversary.

Canopy Growth enters hemp market with Quebec acquisition

Ottawa

Ottawa-area medical marijuana grower Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX: CGC) is diversifying into new cannabis products with the purchase of a Quebec hemp products producer. Drummondville-based

Opinion: Learning the oldest business lesson in the (entertainment) book

Retail

Hundreds of Ottawa-area retailers advertise in The Entertainment Book and thousands of consumers in this region buy the book each year for its discount coupons

Ottawa hotels lobby for licensing of Airbnb landlords

Tourism

With the number of Airbnb rentals in Ottawa proliferating, the city’s hoteliers association says it’s increasing pressure on government officials to introduce licensing requirements for

The Worst Question I’ve Ever Been Asked

Expert Blogs, OBJ360 Sponsored, Ottawa, Sponsored

I’ve been asked a lot of difficult questions by potential investors and clients over the years. But my least favourite has to be: “What’s your